Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of mastery on pain and fatigue resolution.
To determine whether mastery, the personal control felt over occurrences perceived to have an important effect on one's life, influences the resolution of pain and fatigue severity. ⋯ Nurses should develop interventions that increase mastery in patients with cancer, which may lead to improved resolution of pain. Additional research is needed to explore how mastery may affect resolution of pain severity and other symptoms experienced by people with cancer.
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Oncology nursing forum · Sep 2009
Living with death and dying: the experience of Taiwanese hospice nurses.
To explore and describe the experiences of Taiwanese nurses who care for dying patients in hospices, a relatively recent healthcare option in Taiwan. ⋯ Improved end-of-life education for the Taiwanese public, nurses, and other healthcare professionals that includes hospice concepts is needed. Administrators should provide adequate support to encourage and empower their nursing staff in hospice settings.